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ONLINE: Winter Reading Challenge

January 23-March 6

2021-03-06 00:00:00 2021-03-06 23:59:00 America/New_York ONLINE: Winter Reading Challenge -

Saturday, March 06
All day

Add to Calendar 2021-03-06 00:00:00 2021-03-06 23:59:00 America/New_York ONLINE: Winter Reading Challenge For kids and adults. -

For kids and adults.

Take our virtual Winter Reading Challenge!

You may be at home, but you can still earn points for reading to enter great prize raffles.

How do I start?

  • Download the Winter Reading Club app to get started:
    • Using a desktop computer? Visit ghpl.readsquared.com.
    • Using your phone or tablet? Download the free app ReadSquared from the Apple App Store or Google Play. 
    • Want to participate offline? Call a library staff member at 614-486-2951 to get started.
    • If you participated in our virtual Summer Reading Club in 2020, you can use the same login information. No need to create a new account!

Adults may register for an adult-only account, or register yourself and your children. From the account, you will be able to log reading for yourself and your children.

How do I earn points?

  • Log your reading. Every 100 points you earn may be redeemed for a raffle ticket for one of our grand prizes. 
  • Complete the bonus BINGO board
  • KIDS ONLY: Complete weekly challenges
  • KIDS ONLY: Attend virtual programs. Each program has a "secret code” that can be found in the ReadSquared event calendar. Go to “enter code” and type in the secret code.

What are the prizes? 

  • Adult: Choose from a variety of locally sourced gift cards from Grandview businesses. Participants who earn 600 points over the six week program will be automatically entered for a grand prize at the end of the Winter Reading Challenge as well!
  • Kids: Enter to win a board game bundle, book set, Lego/Duplo Kit, Kids Made Modern bundle, or chemistry set.  

Need help? Check out these short video tips on our YouTube Channel.

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AGE GROUP: | Teens | Kids | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Teen Event | Online Event | Kids Event | Adult Event |

TAGS: | winter | reading | challenge |

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About the library

The Grandview Heights Public Library (GHPL) is an award-winning, independent suburban library system known for progressive leadership and friendly, personalized service.  

GHPL is a founding member (1988) and the Administering Library for the Central Library Consortium (CLC), a cooperative among 17 Central Ohio library systems. 67 million items are available to our cardholders through a partnership among the CLC and statewide networks SearchOhio and OhioLINK.  

GHPL celebrates 100 years of serving the community in 2024!

Upcoming events

Food Drive - November 12-December 13
Thu, Nov 21, All day
Drop off your donations in the designated bin inside the library during business hours. No glass containers, please!
Family Story Time  
Thu, Nov 21, 10:00am - 10:30am
2-5 years  
Food Drive - November 12-December 13
Fri, Nov 22, All day
Drop off your donations in the designated bin inside the library during business hours. No glass containers, please!
Food Drive - November 12-December 13
Sat, Nov 23, All day
Drop off your donations in the designated bin inside the library during business hours. No glass containers, please!
Dungeons & Dragons Club
Sat, Nov 23, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Learn how to play in the realms of fantasy in this classic role-playing game. For grades 6-12.
Food Drive - November 12-December 13
Sun, Nov 24, All day
Drop off your donations in the designated bin inside the library during business hours. No glass containers, please!
Food Drive - November 12-December 13
Mon, Nov 25, All day
Drop off your donations in the designated bin inside the library during business hours. No glass containers, please!
Letters to Santa - November 25-December 16
Mon, Nov 25, All day
Write a letter to Santa and tell him your holiday wishes!
Food Drive - November 12-December 13
Tue, Nov 26, All day
Drop off your donations in the designated bin inside the library during business hours. No glass containers, please!
Letters to Santa - November 25-December 16
Tue, Nov 26, All day
Write a letter to Santa and tell him your holiday wishes!
Food Drive - November 12-December 13
Wed, Nov 27, All day
Drop off your donations in the designated bin inside the library during business hours. No glass containers, please!
Letters to Santa - November 25-December 16
Wed, Nov 27, All day
Write a letter to Santa and tell him your holiday wishes!
Letters to Santa - November 25-December 16
Thu, Nov 28, All day
Write a letter to Santa and tell him your holiday wishes!
Food Drive - November 12-December 13
Fri, Nov 29, All day
Drop off your donations in the designated bin inside the library during business hours. No glass containers, please!
Letters to Santa - November 25-December 16
Fri, Nov 29, All day
Write a letter to Santa and tell him your holiday wishes!
Food Drive - November 12-December 13
Sat, Nov 30, All day
Drop off your donations in the designated bin inside the library during business hours. No glass containers, please!
Letters to Santa - November 25-December 16
Sat, Nov 30, All day
Write a letter to Santa and tell him your holiday wishes!
Food Drive - November 12-December 13
Sun, Dec 01, All day
Drop off your donations in the designated bin inside the library during business hours. No glass containers, please!
Letters to Santa - November 25-December 16
Sun, Dec 01, All day
Write a letter to Santa and tell him your holiday wishes!
Food Drive - November 12-December 13
Mon, Dec 02, All day
Drop off your donations in the designated bin inside the library during business hours. No glass containers, please!
Letters to Santa - November 25-December 16
Mon, Dec 02, All day
Write a letter to Santa and tell him your holiday wishes!
Baby Games
Mon, Dec 02, 10:00am - 10:30am
Ages 0-18 Months
Monday Game Club
Mon, Dec 02, 3:15pm - 4:00pm
- Meeting Room
Grades 4+  
Music in the Atrium - The Grandview Singers
Mon, Dec 02, 7:00pm - 7:30pm
- Conference Room A,Meeting Room,Conference Room B
Grandview Heights High School choral group holiday show directed by Andrew Grega and accompanied by Mary Ann Stephens.
Food Drive - November 12-December 13
Tue, Dec 03, All day
Drop off your donations in the designated bin inside the library during business hours. No glass containers, please!
Letters to Santa - November 25-December 16
Tue, Dec 03, All day
Write a letter to Santa and tell him your holiday wishes!
Tales for Toddlers
Tue, Dec 03, 10:00am - 10:30am
18-36 months  
Cancelled
PopUp at Holiday in the Heights
Tue, Dec 03, 5:00pm - 8:00pm
Grandview Ave
PopUp at Holiday in the Heights
Santa Visit at Holiday in the Heights
Tue, Dec 03, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Santa Visit takes place during this fun winter street festival at Grandview Dental Care!
Food Drive - November 12-December 13
Wed, Dec 04, All day
Drop off your donations in the designated bin inside the library during business hours. No glass containers, please!
Letters to Santa - November 25-December 16
Wed, Dec 04, All day
Write a letter to Santa and tell him your holiday wishes!
Family Story Time - Evening Edition
Wed, Dec 04, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
2-5 years  
Food Drive - November 12-December 13
Thu, Dec 05, All day
Drop off your donations in the designated bin inside the library during business hours. No glass containers, please!
Letters to Santa - November 25-December 16
Thu, Dec 05, All day
Write a letter to Santa and tell him your holiday wishes!
Family Story Time
Thu, Dec 05, 10:00am - 10:30am
2-5 years  
Food Drive - November 12-December 13
Fri, Dec 06, All day
Drop off your donations in the designated bin inside the library during business hours. No glass containers, please!
Letters to Santa - November 25-December 16
Fri, Dec 06, All day
Write a letter to Santa and tell him your holiday wishes!
Food Drive - November 12-December 13
Sat, Dec 07, All day
Drop off your donations in the designated bin inside the library during business hours. No glass containers, please!
Letters to Santa - November 25-December 16
Sat, Dec 07, All day
Write a letter to Santa and tell him your holiday wishes!
Food Drive - November 12-December 13
Sun, Dec 08, All day
Drop off your donations in the designated bin inside the library during business hours. No glass containers, please!
Letters to Santa - November 25-December 16
Sun, Dec 08, All day
Write a letter to Santa and tell him your holiday wishes!
Food Drive - November 12-December 13
Mon, Dec 09, All day
Drop off your donations in the designated bin inside the library during business hours. No glass containers, please!
Letters to Santa - November 25-December 16
Mon, Dec 09, All day
Write a letter to Santa and tell him your holiday wishes!
Baby Games
Mon, Dec 09, 10:00am - 10:30am
Ages 0-18 Months
Food Drive - November 12-December 13
Tue, Dec 10, All day
Drop off your donations in the designated bin inside the library during business hours. No glass containers, please!
Letters to Santa - November 25-December 16
Tue, Dec 10, All day
Write a letter to Santa and tell him your holiday wishes!
Tales for Toddlers
Tue, Dec 10, 10:00am - 10:30am
18-36 months  
Food Drive - November 12-December 13
Wed, Dec 11, All day
Drop off your donations in the designated bin inside the library during business hours. No glass containers, please!
Letters to Santa - November 25-December 16
Wed, Dec 11, All day
Write a letter to Santa and tell him your holiday wishes!
Grandview Heights Writers Group - Second Wednesdays
Wed, Dec 11, 6:00pm - 7:45pm
- Conference Room B
Whether your focus is fiction, nonfiction, poetry, screenwriting, or any other format, join us for constructive feedback in an encouraging atmosphere.
Family Story Time - Evening Edition
Wed, Dec 11, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
2-5 years  
Food Drive - November 12-December 13
Thu, Dec 12, All day
Drop off your donations in the designated bin inside the library during business hours. No glass containers, please!
Letters to Santa - November 25-December 16
Thu, Dec 12, All day
Write a letter to Santa and tell him your holiday wishes!
Family Story Time
Thu, Dec 12, 10:00am - 10:30am
2-5 years  
Music in the Atrium - Molly Winters
Thu, Dec 12, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
- Conference Room A
Guitar and ukelele in an old timey, upbeat, and fun fashion.
Food Drive - November 12-December 13
Fri, Dec 13, All day
Drop off your donations in the designated bin inside the library during business hours. No glass containers, please!
Letters to Santa - November 25-December 16
Fri, Dec 13, All day
Write a letter to Santa and tell him your holiday wishes!
Letters to Santa - November 25-December 16
Sat, Dec 14, All day
Write a letter to Santa and tell him your holiday wishes!
Dungeons & Dragons Club - Grades 6-12
Sat, Dec 14, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Learn how to play in the realms of fantasy in this classic role-playing game.
Letters to Santa - November 25-December 16
Sun, Dec 15, All day
Write a letter to Santa and tell him your holiday wishes!
Letters to Santa - November 25-December 16
Mon, Dec 16, All day
Write a letter to Santa and tell him your holiday wishes!
Baby Games
Mon, Dec 16, 10:00am - 10:30am
Ages 0-18 Months
Monday Craft Club
Mon, Dec 16, 3:15pm - 4:15pm
- Meeting Room
Grades 4+
Tales for Toddlers
Tue, Dec 17, 10:00am - 10:30am
18-36 months  
GHPL Board Meeting
Tue, Dec 17, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
- Conference Room A
The Grandview Heights Public Library Board of Trustees will hold its regularly-scheduled public meeting in Conference Room A of the library.
American Red Cross Blood Drive
Wed, Dec 18, 12:00pm - 6:00pm
- Meeting Room
Give blood at the library!
Family Story Time - Evening Edition
Wed, Dec 18, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
2-5 years  
Family Story Time
Thu, Dec 19, 10:00am - 10:30am
2-5 years  
Cookies and Canvas
Thu, Dec 19, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
- Meeting Room
Grades K-3 with adult supervision
Registration opens Thursday, December 5 2024 at 9:00am
Music in the Atrium - John Sherman & Randy Clepper
Thu, Dec 19, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
- Conference Room A
Acclaimed multi-instrumentalists perform Irish traditional and holiday music.
Freeplay Fridays
Fri, Dec 20, 10:30am - 12:00pm
- Meeting Room
For ages 0-5 with a caregiver September 20, October 18, and November 15 10:30 am-noon
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